article (in a document); clause; counter for lines, stripes, streaks, rays, etc.; although; though; since
clause; paragraph; argument; term (of an equation); (arch.) nape (of the neck)
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
law of the country of one's nationality; one's national law
capacity to act; legal capacity
behaviour; behavior; conduct
good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest
solely; entirely; only; sharing; together
spouse; wife; husband; partner
technical skill; ability; capacity
multiple citizenship; multiple nationality
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
minimum; at the very least
command of Japanese; proficiency in Japanese
naturalized citizen; naturalised citizen; immigrant to ancient Japan from China or Korea
abandonment; renouncement; renunciation; resignation; abdication; surrender
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
National Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1947-); Imperial Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1889-1947); legislative assembly; parliament
racing (of an engine); idling; going in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); spinning one's wheels; going nowhere
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
toughening the law; making the law stricter
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
public opinion; popular voice; public sentiment; consensus
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
ministries and government offices; the authorities
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)